}}{{TOCnestright}}'''Charles D. Poindexter''' is a [[Republican]] member of the [[Virginia House of Delegates]], representing District 9. He was first elected to the chamber in 2007.

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{{TOCnestright}}'''Charles Poindexter''' is a [[Republican]] member of the [[Virginia House of Delegates]], representing District 9 since 2008.

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Poindexter works as a program manager for Computer Sciences Corporation. He has also been Senior Principal Information Systems Engineer and Site Manager for Mitre Corporation, and a Software Developer and Manager for Systems Development Corporation.<ref>[http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=5148 Project Vote Smart - Delegate Poindexter]</ref>

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==Biography==

Poindexter earned his B.S. in mathematics from Lynchburg College and his M.S. in management from the George Washington University.

Poindexter earned his B.S. in mathematics from Lynchburg College and his M.S. in management from the George Washington University.

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Poindexter works as a program manager for Computer Sciences Corporation. He has also been Senior Principal Information Systems Engineer and Site Manager for Mitre Corporation, and a Software Developer and Manager for Systems Development Corporation.<ref>[http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=5148 Project Vote Smart - Delegate Poindexter]</ref>

==Committee assignments==

==Committee assignments==

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2010-2012 committees:

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===2012-2013===

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In the 2012-2013 session, Poindexter served on the following committees:

[[Ward Armstrong]] ([[Democratic|D]]), an incumbent who was Poindexter's 2011 opponent as a result of redistricting, was a longstanding and verbal critic of the Republican majority of the Virginia House. Many, including Armstrong, believed that the elimination of Armstrong's old district during [[Redistricting in Virginia|redistricting]] was an attempt to remove him from the chamber. Armstrong stated that, "This race has never been about electing Charles Poindexter. It’s been about getting rid of Ward Armstrong." Republicans denied these claims, but both sides poured money into the race. [[Republican]] leaders have since contributed $615,000 to Poindexter's campaign. This amount was over three times the average $200,000 being spent on similar house raises a that time. Armstrong raised nearly a million dollars by late October 2011.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-house-of-delegates-race-between-armstrong-poindexter-turns-heated-and-costly/2011/10/19/gIQAsDdm7L_story.html ''The Washington Post'', "Va. House of Delegates race between Armstrong, Poindexter turns heated and costly", October 22, 2011]</ref>

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===Sponsored legislation===

===Sponsored legislation===

* HB 2269 Expenditures; annual report thereof provided by school board to be made available to public.

* HB 2269 Expenditures; annual report thereof provided by school board to be made available to public.

Excerpt: "I believe we should keep taxes low to encourage investment and growth. ...You are the person that can best spend the money you own. When I go to Richmond, I will not raise your taxes."

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*'''Spending

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Excerpt: "Families all across the Commonwealth are tightening their belts. I believe government should to the same. In Virginia, we balance our budget every year and for the last two years, we have done that without raising your taxes."

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*'''Education

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Excerpt: "Our education system must be the best in the world. I believe we should empower local school boards, teachers and parents so they can best decide how to educate our children. Bureaucrats in Richmond and Washington don’t know your children, and the don’t know how best to educate them."

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*'''Electric Utilities

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Excerpt: "I passed a bill that gives Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli more time to review rate increase requests. I also passed legislation that ended the interim rate hikes imposed by utility companies. The real problem with electric utilities, however, is Washington. Barack Obama and the EPA are imposing crushing regulations on our utility companies. Eighty percent of the current proposed rate increases in our region are due to regulation from Washington. That’s not fair."

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*'''Health Care

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Excerpt: "I believe Virginia should have the best health care system in the world. We should work to ensure access to quality and affordable care for all Virginians. In Richmond, I have worked to improve our health care system with market-based reforms."

==Elections==

==Elections==

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===2013===

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:: ''See also: [[Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2013]]''

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Poindexter won re-election in the [[State legislative elections, 2013|2013 election]] for [[Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2013|Virginia House of Delegates]] District 9. Poindexter ran unopposed in the June 11th Republican Primary. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.<ref>[http://electionresults.virginia.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=HOD&map=CTY ''Virginia Board of Elections,'' “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013]</ref>

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===2011===

===2011===

:: ''See also: [[Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2011]]''

:: ''See also: [[Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2011]]''

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On November 8, 2011, Poindexter won re-election to District 9 of the [[Virginia House of Delegates]]. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and defeated [[Ward Armstrong]] (D) the November 8 general election. Armstrong was the current District 10 incumbent, but his residency changed to District 9 after the redistricting process.

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On November 8, 2011, Poindexter won re-election to District 9 of the [[Virginia House of Delegates]]. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and defeated [[Ward Armstrong]] (D) the November 8 general election. Armstrong was the current District 10 incumbent, but his residency changed to District 9 after the redistricting process.<ref>[https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2011/EB178FD6-875D-4B0D-A295-900A0482F523/Official/8_s.shtml ''Virginia State Board of Elections'' - November 2011 General Election Official Results]</ref>

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Ward Armstrong has long been a verbal opponent of the Republican majority of the Virginia House. Many, including Armstrong, believe that the elimination of Armstrong's old district was an attempt to get rid of him. He has stated "This race has never been about electing Charles Poindexter. It’s been about getting rid of Ward Armstrong." Republicans deny these claims. Republican leaders have since contributed $615,000 to Poindexter's campaign. This over three times the average $200,000 being spent on similar house raises. Armsstrong has raised nearly a million dollars on his own.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-house-of-delegates-race-between-armstrong-poindexter-turns-heated-and-costly/2011/10/19/gIQAsDdm7L_story.html ''The Washington Post'', "Va. House of Delegates race between Armstrong, Poindexter turns heated and costly", October 22, 2011]</ref>

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==Campaign donors==

==Campaign donors==

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In 2011, Poindexter received $1,007,603 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=VA&y=2011&f=H&so=O#sorttable Follow the Money - 2011 contributions]</ref>

Biography

Poindexter earned his B.S. in mathematics from Lynchburg College and his M.S. in management from the George Washington University.

Poindexter works as a program manager for Computer Sciences Corporation. He has also been Senior Principal Information Systems Engineer and Site Manager for Mitre Corporation, and a Software Developer and Manager for Systems Development Corporation.[1]

Committee assignments

2012-2013

In the 2012-2013 session, Poindexter served on the following committees:

Issues

2011 race against GOP critic

Ward Armstrong (D), an incumbent who was Poindexter's 2011 opponent as a result of redistricting, was a longstanding and verbal critic of the Republican majority of the Virginia House. Many, including Armstrong, believed that the elimination of Armstrong's old district during redistricting was an attempt to remove him from the chamber. Armstrong stated that, "This race has never been about electing Charles Poindexter. It’s been about getting rid of Ward Armstrong." Republicans denied these claims, but both sides poured money into the race. Republican leaders have since contributed $615,000 to Poindexter's campaign. This amount was over three times the average $200,000 being spent on similar house raises a that time. Armstrong raised nearly a million dollars by late October 2011.[2]

Sponsored legislation

HB 2269 Expenditures; annual report thereof provided by school board to be made available to public.

Campaign themes

2013

Excerpt: "I believe we should keep taxes low to encourage investment and growth. ...You are the person that can best spend the money you own. When I go to Richmond, I will not raise your taxes."

Spending

Excerpt: "Families all across the Commonwealth are tightening their belts. I believe government should to the same. In Virginia, we balance our budget every year and for the last two years, we have done that without raising your taxes."

Education

Excerpt: "Our education system must be the best in the world. I believe we should empower local school boards, teachers and parents so they can best decide how to educate our children. Bureaucrats in Richmond and Washington don’t know your children, and the don’t know how best to educate them."

Electric Utilities

Excerpt: "I passed a bill that gives Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli more time to review rate increase requests. I also passed legislation that ended the interim rate hikes imposed by utility companies. The real problem with electric utilities, however, is Washington. Barack Obama and the EPA are imposing crushing regulations on our utility companies. Eighty percent of the current proposed rate increases in our region are due to regulation from Washington. That’s not fair."

Health Care

Excerpt: "I believe Virginia should have the best health care system in the world. We should work to ensure access to quality and affordable care for all Virginians. In Richmond, I have worked to improve our health care system with market-based reforms."

Elections

2013

Poindexter won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 9. Poindexter ran unopposed in the June 11th Republican Primary. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.[5]

2011

On November 8, 2011, Poindexter won re-election to District 9 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and defeated Ward Armstrong (D) the November 8 general election. Armstrong was the current District 10 incumbent, but his residency changed to District 9 after the redistricting process.[6]